Sayward Montague, director of advocacy for Federal Retirees, and CEO Anthony Pizzino were among the team that negotiated hard for the renewed PSHCP. Photo: Dave Chan Helen Fontaine can’t ever remember a time when she needed health coverage and…
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Together with 15 like-minded organizations, Federal Retirees has joined the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism to fight age discrimination in Canada and abroad. On Nov. 30, the National Association of Federal Retirees partnered with the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism, along…
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The National Association of Federal Retirees supports the ombudsman’s call for Veterans Affairs Canada, headed by Minister Lawrence MacAulay, to triage disability benefit applications based on unmet health and financial needs. Veterans’ Week is a time to honour and…
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Federal Retirees is pleased to welcome a new advocacy program officer — Renate Sutherland, who will be supporting branches and members in B.C. Federal Retirees is pleased to welcome Renate Sutherland as the new advocacy program officer (APO) for…
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The National Association of Federal Retirees is pleased to welcome four advocacy program officers for Ontario (from top left Sheila Ducarme, Sharon McGovern, Linda MacDonald and Karen Dekold). Federal Retirees is pleased to welcome Karen Dekold, Sheila Ducarme, Linda…
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Federal budget 2023 is on the horizon and the National Association of Federal Retirees has six recommendations to improve retirement security and health care. The federal government is preparing the 2023 federal budget. This is your chance to share…
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Pension increases for retired members and their survivors are calculated annually using Consumer Price Index data from Statistics Canada. At the end of each year, the Treasury Board Secretariat provides the National Association of Federal Retirees with information on…
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Federal Retirees and the SMM are calling for a Home Supports Initiative in the province of Saskatchewan, giving retirees a choice in the community and home in which they age. The National Association of Federal Retirees joins the Saskatchewan…
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The Walrus and the National Association of Federal Retirees are teaming up for a very important virtual panel discussing veteran identities. What does it mean to be a veteran now? Register now to join us for a webinar on…
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François Legault’s Coalition Avenir Québec secured a second majority win in the 2022 provincial election. On Oct. 3, Quebec’s exiting governing party, the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ), won an astonishing 90 seats out of 125 to form an imposing…
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With Quebec’s election on the horizon, the National Association of Federal Retirees explores what members, retirees and older adults in the province need to know. As the Quebec election campaign enters its final stretch with the Coalition avenir Québec…
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Treasury Board has now approved the PSHCP renewal deal, which includes substantial enhancements across many health-care categories from vision care to mental health to paramedical coverage. Federal Retirees is pleased to announce that on Sept. 26, 2022, Treasury Board…
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